Sun Ra - StandardsSun Ra, the extraordinary, outlandish, and sometimes controversial pianist, is often described as an "acquired taste", with a massive and diverse catalog. This release is a good place to start for uninitiated or dismissive listeners. The album showcases Ra's grounding in the jazz tradition, with unique takes on standards like "Time After Time," "Easy to Love," and "But Not for Me". Not unordinary for Sun Ra, the recording process was informal; "Can

His recordings have been acclaimed for their nuances of touch as well as their technical command of music demanding formidable reserves of precision and patience

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The second portion of CHAMBER MUSIC FOR OUR TIMES's program consists of a pair of piano quartets

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